My family always does this elaborate birthday ritual for everyone but my teenager just said they don't want it anymore and now we're all confused about whether we're holding onto something that doesn't serve them or if this is just a phase and how do we honor their autonomy while also maintaining something that connects all of us.
More people experience this than they realize.
Growth sometimes requires letting go of the forms that once contained love, trusting that the love itself will find new expressions.
“Where Are You with Ceremony and marking time?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.